Breck A. Harris

Breck A. Harris serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Marketing at California State University, Fresno's Craig School of Business, teaching MKTG 100S (Marketing Concepts), MKTG 153 (E-Marketing Technologies and Social Media), and MKTG 190 (Independent Study). With over 37 business courses taught across multiple institutions, he previously held a full-time Professor position at Fresno Pacific University from 1995 to 2023.

His academic credentials include:

• Ed.D. in Educational Leadership, University of La Verne (2000)
• M.B.A. in Marketing and Management, San Francisco State University (1982)
• Certificate from Boeke Kenshu Center, Institute for International Studies and Training, Fujinomiya Shi, Japan (1981)
• B.S. in International Business Management (Marketing minor), San Francisco State University (1980), graduating summa cum laude

Dr. Harris's research bridges practical industry experience with academic inquiry, currently focusing on social media marketing applications and digital engagement strategies. His foundational work explores andragogy, pedagogy, and excellence in college teaching methodologies, informed by 57+ professional presentations at national and international conferences. He has contributed to six published books and multiple professional journals while serving as a manuscript reviewer for the Journal of Excellence in College Teaching since 2012.

His notable recognition includes the Japanese Government Graduate Business Scholarship enabling immersive cultural study in Japan. Additional professional distinctions encompass summa cum laude graduation and extensive industry experience.

Before academia, Dr. Harris spent ten years in San Francisco Bay Area sales and marketing roles, including four years as an electrical engineering sales representative for Square D. Corporation where he managed a $4.5 million annual sales territory and provided technical support for nine distributors. He also worked as a marketing consultant in San Francisco and Fresno, and completed a U.S. Senator internship during his MBA studies.